K9 Etiquette Dog Daycare
Application Form
K9 Etiquette strives to provide a fun safe atmosphere to allow your dogs to play, socialize, and exercise.  In order for
us to accomplish this goal all dogs entering daycare must go through a screening process.  The first step in this
process is for potential clients to fill out the application below.  Please be as honest as possible.  This will allow us to
determine not only if daycare is appropriate for your dog but also determines which play group your dog will fit best in.

Owner Contact Information:
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State:________ Zip Code: ________________
Home Phone: _______________________ Work Phone: ________________________
Alternative Phone: ___________________ Email: _____________________________
How did you hear about us? ______________________________________________

Emergency Contact Information:
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________ Work Phone: ______________________

Veterinary Contact Information:
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State:________ Zip Code: ________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________________

Pet Information:
Name: ____________________________ D.O.B: ________________ Sex: ________
Breed: ___________________________ Weight: _____________________________
Is your pet spayed/neutered? _____________ (Please note the K9 Etiquette requires all dogs participating in daycare
to be neutered by seven months of age.)
Where did you get this dog? (i.e.: breeder, rescue)
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How long have you had this dog?  ____________________________________________
If you have not had this dog since puppy-hood do you know anything about its’ previous history? If so please explain.
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Pet’s Medical/Health Information:
Please provide proof of vaccination dates along with your application.
1. When were your pet’s vaccines given? Please specify if rabies and distemper vaccines are one ore three year
vaccines. Rabies ____________ Distemper ___________
Bordetella __________.  Although we do not require the Canine Influenza Vaccine at this time you may want to
discuss this vaccine with your veterinarian to determine if it is appropriate for your dog’s lifestyle.
2a. Is your dog going to need a meal during daycare hours? If yes please specify the amount.  Owners are required to
bring food at drop off time if they would like K9 Etiquette to supply their dog a lunch.
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2b. All natural treats are often supplied to the dogs during daycare for good behavior.  Does your dog have any diet
restrictions we should be aware of before offering treats? If so please feel free to provide us treats that are safe for
your pet. ___________ ________________________________________________________________________
3. Does your dog need any medication during daycare hours? If yes what is this medication for? How much does the
pet need? At what time is the medication administered? Owners are required to bring any necessary medication at
drop off time.
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4.  Is your pet on Heartworm Prevention? _______________ Brand: ________________
Please realize we recommend having your dog on a year round heartworm preventative in order to protect them
against other intestinal parasites.
5. Is your pet on flea and tick prevention? _______________ Brand: ________________
Please realize that if we find fleas on your dog during daycare hours your dog will be isolated from the pack and proof
of treatment will need to be provided prior to your dog returning to daycare.
5. Does your dog have allergies and if so please specify? _______________________________________________
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6. Does your dog have any medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, heart problems, or hip dysplasia? If so
please explain and specify if this medical condition put any restraints on your dog’s type or length of play while at
daycare. _____________________________________________________________________________________
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Pet’s Behavioral information:
1. How would you describe your dog’s overall temperament? Typical adjectives used to describe your dog’s
temperament might be outgoing, dominant, submissive, reserved, fearful, playful, aggressive, and aloof.  Please
specify any specific environmental situations where his temperament changes from his normal behavior.
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2. How is your dog on leash? ________________________________________________
3. Does your dog ever get hard to control? If yes please explain.
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4. Has your dog ever been in a fenced in yard? If yes have they ever dug under or jumped over the fence? If yes what
was the height of the fence?______________________________________________________________________
5. Has your dog ever shown possession over food, treats, bones or toys towards another person or dog? If yes
please explain. ________________________________________________________________________________
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6. How is your dog with being touched? Please specify if there are any areas they dislike such as ears or nails.
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7. How is your dog with strangers? Do they have a preference between men and woman?
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8. Has your dog ever immediately disliked a person? If so please explain the situation.
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9. Has your dog ever growled or bitten a person? If so please explain the situation. ___________________________
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10. Does your dog jump or lunge at people? ____________________________________
11. Does your dog have any fears that you are already aware of such as thunder, crates, or heights?
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12. Typically how does your dog behave with other dogs?  Do they have a preference between small and large dogs?
Male or female dogs? Is your dog better meeting dogs on or off leash?
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13. Has your dog ever attended a dog daycare or park? If so is this on a regular basis? ________________________
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14. How frequently does your dog get to play with other dogs that are not living in your home?
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15. Does your dog ever lunge at or mount other dogs? ____________________________
16. Does your dog have a preference for playing with (check any that applies)?
males ________ females ________ large dogs ________ small dogs ________
17. Please describe your dogs play style. Does your dog tend to play on top or bottom? Does your dog like to use his
mouth or paws? Does your dog like to run? Play tug?
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18. How have you felt about your dog’s previous play experiences? Did you think they were great or did they make
your nervous? Did you wish you had more control over your dog?_________________________________________
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19. Is there anything else you think we should know about your dog?
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Pet’s Obedience Commands:
Although this daycare is run by a professional trainer, training will not be provided during their stay. Your dog might
learn a few additional commands to help control them during their stay but that is not the purpose of them attending
daycare.
1. Has your dog ever had any professional training? If so please describe the type of training. Was it group or private
lessons? Was it puppy class or obedience? Were the lessons taught using positive reinforcement training or
correctional methods?___________________________________________________________________________
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2. Does your dog know sit?  If yes how reliable is the command. __________________
3. Does your dog know down? If yes how reliable is the command. ________________
4. Does your dog know stay? If yes how reliable is the command. _________________
5. Does your dog know come? If yes how reliable is the command. ________________